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“You have more physical therapy today,” I reminded him, taking a sip of my own coffee after loading it with plenty of cream and sugar. “And I need to go to the office and start taking care of business. Barker Construction isn’t going to last long if I don’t start working.”
“Damn, can’t it wait until I’m out of here so I can go with you?”
I shook my head, popping the last of my biscuit into his mouth. “Nope. It’s already piling up too much to wait even another day.”
“Bash, go with her,” he ordered.
“I can’t. I’ve got to go into the garage. Flick is dealing with all the office stuff for Uncle Jack’s business, but Trigger and I have to figure out something to do about everything else. Gracie is turning it over to her dad, and Trigger wants me to step in as a partner.” He tossed the trash into the wastebasket, stretching his large body.
“Well, someone better go with her. I don’t want her going anywhere alone.”
“I hear you, man. Don’t worry. Your female will be protected.” Bash nodded toward the door. “I’ll take her back to the clubhouse now. Her dad will go with her, and I’ll get one of the other brothers to help out. Okay?”
“Yeah,” he said, but he didn’t look happy about any of it. “And Reid? Who’s going to be taking care of him?”
“You don’t have to worry about the boy. Raven and the other women are spoiling him rotten. He’s happy, Tanner. Doesn’t have a care in the world. Right, Jos?”
I nodded, smiling reassuringly. “I’m a little jealous, actually. He doesn’t even miss me anymore.”
“Fuck, I just want to get out of here and see him,” Tanner muttered. “Thi
s waiting sucks balls.”
“A few more days won’t kill you,” his cousin assured him. “Just focus on getting back on your feet, and we’ll make sure your woman and son are taken care of.”
A knock on the door was followed by Spider pushing it open to let in a nurse. She was pushing her meds cart. “Good morning, Mr. Reid. Time for your medication and vitals before I turn everything over to the day shift nurse.”
I watched as she took his blood pressure and temperature before giving him a cup of his normal morning meds. Now that his IV was out, everything was in pill form, but I’d made them tell me what everything was the first time he’d taken them. I eyeballed each one as he took it, making sure he didn’t get anything he shouldn’t, or didn’t miss any he should.
Once she was gone and Tanner was comfortable again, I reluctantly asked Bash to take me back. I didn’t want to leave, but I really did have to take care of work. It wasn’t just about me not upholding my grandpa’s legacy. He had men who relied on their jobs, jobs that wouldn’t be there if I didn’t start taking care of the company.
Leaning over the bed rail, I brushed a kiss over Tanner’s lips. “I’ll come back for dinner, okay?”
“You going to spend the night again?” he asked with a smirk, his four-fingered hand grabbing my ass and squeezing.
“That we will have to wait and see about, mister.” I kissed him again before forcing myself to step back. “Be good today. Don’t give anyone any trouble.”
“I can’t make that promise, sweetheart.”
“Try, and I’ll consider staying again tonight,” I offered.
“Fuck. I’ll do my best.” I was at the door before he called out to me again. “Jos.” I glanced back at him, curious as to that odd note in his voice. “Give Reid a hug for me, okay?”
My heart melted at the uncertainty on his face. Smiling, I nodded. “I will, babe.”
Chapter 18
Kelli
As quietly as I could, I opened the bedroom door and stuck my head out enough so I could look down the hall. Glancing left then right, I breathed a sigh of relief that there wasn’t anyone going to their room or lingering to talk.
Still being as quiet as I could, I shut the door behind me and was about to make a run for the back door when the door across from mine opened and Colt leaned against the doorframe, crossing his massive arms over his chest.
I swallowed my groan and glared at him. “Why are you hiding like that?”
“Why are you sneaking out?” he countered.
“Because I’m getting cabin fever. You can’t keep me locked in this room forever, Colt Hannigan.”
